Georgetown, SC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to
shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

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